CVE-2026-80274

7.5 HIGH 0.6% exploit odds No fix listed Other Server

What it is

If a BIND resolver sends a query for a DNSSEC-signed authoritative zone, and the authoritative server replies with a valid wildcard answer and signed NSEC3 proof, followed by an unsigned NSEC at the same owner name, it will trigger an unexpected program exit. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.27, 9.21.0 through 9.21.25, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.27-S1.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-09-16 15:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-26 21:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-09-16 15:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-26 21:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-617
Record status: Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record